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Gateway Varkala

4.0 star property
Beach resort with outdoor pool, near Varkala Beach

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Garden
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Aerial view
Lobby sitting area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Explore the area

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Near Government Guest House, Trivandrum, Varkala, Kerala, 695 141
  • Varkala Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Varkala Cliff
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kappil Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed

Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Sea view Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Garden View Room Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Varkala

A family-friendly stay in Varkala awaits you at Gateway Varkala. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. Highlights at this beach resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, Coastal Kitchen, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the resort's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room, a 24-hour business centre, and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Varkala resort, you'll be 6 km (3.8 mi) from Kappil Beach and 34.4 km (21.4 mi) from Technopark.
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What's nearby

  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Varkala Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Varkala Cliff - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sivagiri - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kappil Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 3 min drive
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buddha Bar Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Champos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gods Own Country Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Soul Food Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Varkala Marine Palace - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Gateway Varkala

Beach resort with outdoor pool, near Varkala Beach
Gateway Varkala offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Gateway Varkala. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Varkala resort.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Gateway Varkala offers 30 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Varkala resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (INR 1,300 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 650 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa. Indian citizens must show a PAN card at check-out for cash transactions exceeding INR 25,000.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 24 February 2025 to 30 September 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk
  • Lobby

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Recreational facilities

During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: INR 2500 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2950
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1475 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 650 per person
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: INR 1300 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2250 per vehicle (return)
  • Pet fee: INR 2500 per pet, per day
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Gateway Hotel Varkala
Gateway Varkala
Varkala Gateway Hotel
Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram Varkala
Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram
Gateway Janardhanapuram Varkala
Gateway Janardhanapuram
The Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram Varkala Kerala
The Gateway Hotel Varkala
Gateway Varkala IHCL SeleQtions
Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Resort
Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Varkala
Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Resort Varkala

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gateway Varkala?

Gateway Varkala offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Varkala?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Varkala on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$235.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Gateway Varkala?

Yep, Gateway Varkala has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Gateway Varkala?

Yep, Gateway Varkala is a short 9-minute walk from Varkala Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Is there a spa on site at Gateway Varkala?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Gateway Varkala. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Gateway Varkala have a pool?

Gateway Varkala has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Gateway Varkala family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and babysitting services, it's no surprise that Gateway Varkala is a hit with families.

Does Gateway Varkala serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gateway Varkala?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gateway Varkala?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The property will be renovating its dining venue from February 24 2025 until September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at Gateway Varkala?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Varkala?

Furry friends are welcome at Gateway Varkala, with food and water bowls on offer.